GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)
City of Glasgow College, 60 North Hanover Street, Glasgow , G1 2BP
1,200 GBP (£)
EnquireSchool City of Glasgow College
Location City of Glasgow College, 60 North Han...
Duration 2 week(s)
Dates Contact for more info
Accommodation None Included
This AMERC (MCA) approved course provides theoretical and practical training for anyone wishing to operate GMDSS radio systems. It is a mandatory requirement for the issue of an Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency (COC).
Using GMDSS Transas simulation, each candidate has their own virtual radio station. You will also undertake a variety of interactive activities, supported by our MyCity virtual learning environment (VLE).
Course Structure
You'll study:
Use of VHF, MF, HF R/T & DSC.
Use of Satellite Equipment.
Use of EPIRB & SART.
Use of NAVTEX.
How to Send and Receive Calls and Messages.
Useful Information
Minimum entry requirements:
Candidates are not expected to have any prior knowledge of radio systems. A general understanding of geography and measurements of latitude / longitude scales is helpful, but not essential.
About City of Glasgow College
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